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Dec 10, 2016, Updated May 07, 2023 Cookies are everywhere these days. On social media, in everyone’s kitchen and that obviously makes sense because it is the cookie season. People who don’t bake a lot of cookies otherwise, also do a lot of baking during this time of the year. Every year, my biggest problem is to narrow down which cookies to bake for the holidays. There are millions of cookie recipes online and it has happened so many times that I would think of a creative idea and then google it and then find it done already....

Salads like this one and my Cucumber Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing are easy to whip up and don’t require any cooking, and come together in 15 minutes. I also like adding avocado slices to this salad to make it healthier. Check my favorite Avocado Cucumber Salad from my blog. For the weekly meal-prep, I usually cook chickpeas using the pressure cooker in big batches and then freeze the cooked chickpeas in 1....

Dec 03, 2019, Updated May 07, 2023 Made with basic ingredients, these cookies are crispy, eggless and best enjoyed with a glass of milk or cup of coffee. Simple buttery cookies are one of my favorite things to bake at home. The reason is that they are super easy to make and require few ingredients which I mostly always have in my pantry. Honestly, I do like baking cakes, pies and cupcakes too....

For years I’ve made a baked version of this dip, requiring pre-sauteing steps and a flour roux. In comparison, this crock pot spinach artichoke recipe is just as creamy and melt-in-the-mouth delicious but practically fuss-free. Just toss everything in a slow cooker until warm and melty, stir it, and get dipping. It’s the best spinach artichoke dip for entertaining. The slow cooker will even keep it warm for guests! Best of all, there are plenty of ways to adapt this recipe....

Whether rain or shine, crockpot chicken pot pie, beef stew, and this creamy crockpot chicken and rice casserole are always the coziest, comforting options! This recipe is a super creamy, satisfying, low-fuss one-pot meal, made using inexpensive pantry staples. Plus it is wholly kid-approved and a crowd-favorite for busy weeknights, potlucks, and entertaining. More easy chicken recipes Tuscan Chicken Pasta Chicken Tortilla Soup Chicken Salad Recipe Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie One Pan Chicken And Potatoes Best Chicken Soup...

Oct 06, 2020 It’s cooling and refreshing flavors go so well as a side with curries or you can also use it as a dip. Raitas have always been an indispensable part of Indian food. Growing up, there was always a raita on our lunch for most days. Especially during summers, I don’t remember we ever had our lunch without a side of raita. What is Raita? If you have never heard of it before, raita is like a yogurt dip which is mostly seasoned with spices like cumin and is served as a side dish to Indian meals....

This authentic falafel is one of my childhood favorite Lebanese recipes. Now popular around the world, these little fried balls originate in the Middle East and are made from a base of chickpeas, broad beans (otherwise called fava beans), and a mix of onions, herbs, and spices. I love cooking them the traditional way, too—frying them in oil. They become crisp outside with a moist interior, and when done right, they don’t absorb any excess oil....

This crock pot beef stew combines tender beef with carrots, onion, and potato, all swimming in a thick, rich red wine gravy. A hearty, rich, filling, and well-rounded meal packed with lots of flavors and hearty ingredients. However, whly makes it the best beef stew recipe I’ve ever tried is the deceptively simple ingredients that work to give it a deliciously complex and full-bodied flavor. That’s a meal that warms you up from the inside out....

Jun 03, 2014, Updated Jan 02, 2018 There’s something about baking breads, something so fascinating and so exciting. I often think how amazing is the art of making bread, how you add yeast to flour and it results in a soft and beautiful bread. Of all the things I bake breads fascinate me the most. They are also most challenging for me, the first few times I tried baking bread I failed miserably....

Jan 13, 2016, Updated May 09, 2022 I love sharing traditional Indian recipes on my blog. In fact I would like to share more of these since this is the kind of food I make and eat every day but as much as I would like, this does not always happen. With all the festivals in between, I often forget to share traditional food. But since this is healthy eating month and traditional Indian food is really healthy (are you surprised?...

Oct 21, 2021 Combining Indian mithais with cheesecake always sounds like a good idea for fusion desserts. Indian sweets are typically very sweet so when you combine them with cream cheese, it cuts into the the sweetness a bit and pairs beautifully together. And that’s the reason why this combination has gained so much popularity in recent times. Remember this mithai cheesecake that I shared on the blog last Diwali?...

This homemade condensed milk recipe is amazing! I’ve been meaning to share it with you for a while now because it’s such a versatile staple in my kitchen! It’s also incredibly simple to make. There are only 2 ingredients in this homemade condensed milk, which I’m almost certain you probably already have in your pantry: sugar and milk! I’ve also included a dairy-free option for a vegan version! What exactly is condensed milk?...

Making homemade pappardelle is simple and fun and takes just around 30 minutes! Plus, you don’t even need a pasta machine, though it could be handy for consistent results. To make this recipe, you only need flour and eggs, but I have also included instructions on how to add a special floral, herby twist that looks gorgeous and adds a delicious, delicate flavor to the pasta. Following my tips, I’m sure that in no time you will master the art of pasta making and will surprise your family and friends with different variations of this pappardelle pasta....

With the holidays right around the corner, indulging in some all-American cooking is the perfect way to create a memorable meal. Even if you’re not an American. I’ve always been intrigued by the flavors from the American south. So I made this easy white gravy in a homage to this Southern staple. I think it’s one of the best white gravy recipes out there. Not so far removed from a béchamel sauce, most white gravy recipes use just four ingredients....

Sage is a popular herb that’s part of the mint family alongside oregano, rosemary, thyme, and basil. It has a robust earthy flavor (with hints of citrus and pine) and can be used as fresh or dried sage leaves to boost dozens of dishes. However, drying sage can extend its shelf life and is a great way to deal with a surplus of the growing herb. You might also like to learn how to dry mint, thyme, parsley, or rosemary!...

If you do a lot of egg-free and dairy-free baking or are just looking into it now, then egg replacements are a must. I’ve already shared my method for making homemade chia eggs and flax eggs, and now it’s the turn of aquafaba. Within this post, I’ll take you through how to make homemade aquafaba from scratch as well as from tinned chickpeas, how to use aquafaba (as a vegan egg replacement or to whip up like egg whites into an aquafaba whipped cream, etc....

What is Dukkah? Dukkah (also spelled duqqa, du’ah, or do’a) is an Egyptian condiment made of coarsely ground nuts, herbs, and spices. The main ingredient in dukkah seasoning is hazelnuts. You’ll also find add-ins like cumin, coriander, sesame seeds, salt, pepper, and sometimes pumpkin seeds. The word “dukkah” originated from the Arabic word “dokka,” which means “to pound”. Its origin dates back to the 13th century in North Africa, but it recently became popularized in the West....

Whether you want to consider this as fermented garlic honey or honey fermented garlic, the process and dish are the same. By combining fresh garlic with raw honey and allowing it to ferment, you end up with garlic that is sweetened and mellowed and garlic-infused honey that not only tastes good but packs a punch of health benefits too! When it comes to garlic, in my opinion, you can never have too much....

Until I actually made this authentic tiramisu recipe for the first time, I always thought of it as a restaurant dessert. Living in London, I’d been to countless Italian restaurants, and tiramisu has always been a guilty pleasure. It’s creamy and decadent with a robust coffee flavor and a hint (or more) of alcohol (optional) – perfect for ending a delicious Italian meal. Creamy decadent authentic tiramisu recipe Well, since it seems this summer is a season of Italian appreciation for myself, it was just a matter of time before I set my sights on a homemade authentic Italian tiramisu recipe!...

I’ve already shared recipes for homemade pasta, vegan pasta, and several gluten-free varieties, including oat and chickpea flour pasta. Now it’s the turn of these homemade spinach noodles (aka green pasta). I already have a recipe for a Greek pasta salad using spinach and egg pasta. This time, however, I’m ditching the eggs for a 100% vegan pasta option. Not only are these green pasta noodles a fun color, but they add extra vitamins and minerals to your pasta with only a hint of flavor – so even spinach-hating kids will love them once they’re plated up with sauce!...